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Maple BBQ Ribs

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Maple BBQ Ribs are classic southern barbecue at it’s finest. Cooked low and slow smoked with hardwood. We finish these tender and juicy ribs with a homemade sauce that is practically the best thing you’ve ever tasted.

 If you find yourself craving the sticky goodness of barbecue ribs, you have to give this recipe a try. Our Maple BBQ Sauce has incredible depth of flavor from the pure maple syrup and cane syrup combination along with the best blend of savory spices. A fantastic new twist on baby back ribs. 

Sliced Maple BBQ Ribs on a platter - text overlay of title

Maple BBQ Ribs ~ Easy Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Serve these hickory smoked baby back ribs with grilled corn on the cob, garlic rosemary potatoes and easy garlic bread that can all be made on the grill. A tried and true family favorite with easy cleanup!

Maple BBQ Ribs on a platter with cornbread muffins and bbq sauce in a jar

Ingredients Needed:

  • Baby Back Ribs
  • Kosher Salt & Pepper

For the Maple BBQ Sauce:

  • Ketchup
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Apple Cider
  • Real Cane Syrup
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Onion Flakes
  • Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Red Pepper

How to Grill Maple BBQ Ribs:

2 racks baby back ribs seasoned with salt & pepper for grilling

  • Set ribs out to come to room temperature while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory for smoke flavor. 
  • Pat ribs dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
  • Season with kosher salt and pepper. 

Big Green Egg Grill with 2 racks of baby back ribs

  • Grill over indirect heat with the grill lid closed for about 1 hour 15 minutes. 

2 jars of bbq sauce on a tray

 

  • Meanwhile, prepare the maple bbq sauce. 

hickory smoked baby back ribs on a Big Green Egg grill

  • Check internal temperature with a digital thermometer.

brushing bbq sauce over baby back ribs on a grill

  • When ribs reach about 175 – 180º brush liberally with maple bbq sauce. 

BBQ ribs on a Big Green Egg Grill

  • Close the lid and continue to cook another 15 minutes until ribs reach 195 – 200º.
  • Remove from grill to a baking sheet and allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing. 

Slicing baby back ribs on a sheet pan

 

  • Slice and serve with additional sauce. 

How to Store and Reheat:

  • Store leftover ribs wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 
  • Grilled ribs can be frozen. Just wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap plus a layer of foil or use a vacuum sealer to seal. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating. 
  • Reheat ribs in a single layer in a baking pan. Brush with additional BBQ sauce and cook in a 350° oven for about 10- 15 minutes or until heated through. 

Maple ribs on a sheet pan

More Delicious Rib Recipes to Grill:

Peach BBQ Ribs are crazy good with a sweet and spicy  homemade Peach BBQ Sauce are like nothing you have ever tried. Amazing flavor from the hardwood smoke and sticky sweet glaze. 

Brown Sugar Baby Back Ribs skips the sauce and are simply seasoned with our Best Dry Rub for an epic rib feast that will have your dinner guests begging for more. 

Coca- Cola Ribs are hickory smoked with the perfect balance of sweet and savory with the homemade Coca-Cola glaze. A must-try for your next cookout.

Tray of maple bbq ribs, sliced

Break up the dinner routine this week with these tender, juicy and flavorful Maple BBQ Ribs recipe. The hickory smoke and homemade sauce is sure to be at the top of best rib recipes you can make at home. 

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Maple BBQ Baby Back Ribs sliced on a baking sheet
Yield: 2 racks of ribs

Maple BBQ Ribs

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Tender and juicy hickory smoked baby back ribs slathered in a sweet Maple BBQ Sauce for a hearty and delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 cups Maple BBQ Sauce - recipe below

Instructions

  1. Set ribs out to come to room temperature while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory for smoke flavor. 
  2. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Season with kosher salt and pepper. 
  4. Grill over indirect heat with the grill lid closed for about 1 hour 30 minutes. 
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the maple bbq sauce. 
  6. Check internal temperature with a digital thermometer. When ribs reach about 175 - 180º brush liberally with maple bbq sauce. 
  7. Close the lid and continue to cook another 15- 20 minutes until ribs reach 195 - 200º.
  8. Remove from grill to a baking sheet and allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing. 
  9. Slice and serve with additional sauce. 

    Notes

  1. Store leftover ribs wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 
  2. Grilled ribs can be frozen. Just wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap plus a layer of foil or use a vacuum sealer to seal. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating. 
  3. Reheat ribs in a single layer in a baking pan. Brush with additional BBQ sauce and cook in a 350° oven for about 10- 15 minutes or until heated through. 

    4. Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    10

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1163mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 15g

    Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.

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    © Milisa
    Cuisine: American / Category: Ribs
    Maple BBQ Sauce in 2 jars on a tray
    Yield: 4 cups

    Maple BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Maple BBQ Sauce is the perfect blend of flavors.  Slightly sweet with just the right amount of spice for a great grilling sauce. Enjoy it with pork, beef or chicken.  

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups ketchup
    • 1 cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 cup apple cider
    • 1/4 cup cane syrup
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

    Instructions

    1. In a saucepan, add ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider, cane syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, dry mustard and red pepper.
    2. Whisk mixture together until well combined.
    3. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a low boil, stirring often.
    4. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside until slightly cooled.
    5. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    32

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 282mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 0g

    Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.

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    © Milisa
    Cuisine: American / Category: Sauces
     

     

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